Blended Support of Attachment in Families: A Case Study of FamilieLink
FamilieLink is een blended interventie die ouders gehechtheidsgerichte kennis en opvoedingsvaardigheden biedt, met minimale professionele betrokkenheid. Dit casusonderzoek beschrijft de toepassing bij Emma, een moeder die steun zoekt voor de woedeaanvallen van haar 10-jarige zoon en conflicten met zijn broer of zus. Het illustreert hoe laagintensieve, blended interventies veilige gehechtheid binnen gezinnen kunnen bevorderen.
Samenvatting
Attachment ruptures, when children struggle to trust in parental availability and support, are linked to increased risk of psychopathology. Preventing or repairing these ruptures is important for fostering secure attachment and promoting family mental health. FamilieLink is a blended intervention that provides attachment-focused knowledge and parenting skills based on the Dynamic Model of the Insecure Cycle, with minimal professional involvement. This case study illustrates its application with Emma, a mother seeking support for her 10-year-old son’s anger outbursts and sibling conflicts. Using psychoeducation, reflective exercises, and emotion-coaching skills, Emma developed greater insight into her son’s emotional needs. She found the platform effective in raising awareness and offering practical guidance, though she noted a desire for more content on neurobiological underpinnings of attachment. Nevertheless, Emma recommended FamilieLink as a valuable resource for parents facing similar challenges. This case study highlights the potential of low-intensity, blended interventions to foster secure attachment within families.
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Referentie
Wintmolders, M., Van Daele, T., Bakermans-Kranenburg, M. J., & Bosmans, G. (2026). Blended Support of Attachment in Families: A Case Study of FamilieLink. Journal of Family Therapy, 48, e70027. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6427.70027